In celebration of Bono’s birthday today, we’re going to give a free copy of U2 FAQ by John D. Luerssen (Backbeat Books) to the first person who leaves all four correct answers to these four questions below in comments. You must include your email address so that we can contact you if you win.
1. What is The Edge’s real name? And Bono’s?
2. What “uncool” childhood hobby did Bono keep under wraps until he had an established music persona?
3. How did Bono acquire his nickname?
4. What is the significance of U23D?
Good Luck !
Q1. What is The Edge’s real name? And Bono’s? A1. Edge’s real name – David Howell Evans and Bono’s real name – Paul David Hewson
Q2. What “uncool” childhood hobby did Bono keep under wraps until he had an established music persona? A2. Bono was a keen and expert chess player.
Q3. How did Bono acquire his nickname? A3. Bono and his friends were part of a surrealist street gang called “Lypton Village”. The gang had a ritual of nickname-giving. It is said he was nicknamed “Bono Vox” by his friend Gavin Friday. “Bono Vox” is an alteration of Bonavox, a Latin phrase which translates to “good voice.” Initially, Bono disliked the name. However, when he learned it loosely translated to “good voice”, he accepted it. Hewson has been known as “Bono” since the late 1970s.
Q4. What is the significance of U23D? A4. U2 3D was the first live-action digital 3D film.
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